Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66 near Baton Rouge, LA — 2014-10-29

Final reportCEN15CA039
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Date
2014-10-29
Location
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66
Registration
N67GA
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight bird strike.

NTSB narrative

The instructor pilot stated the intent of the flight was to practice autorotations, 180 degree autorotations and emergency procedures at another local airport. While enroute, approximately 1500 feet above the ground, three birds flew toward the helicopter. The instructor pilot took the controls as one of the birds and the retreating main rotor blade collided. The pilot landed the helicopter without further incident. Examination of the helicopter revealed substantial damage to the main rotor blade.

NTSB coding

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